Nutella No-Bake Cookies
Quick and easy no-bake Nutella cookies perfect for gatherings or sweet cravings. Rich chocolate-hazelnut flavor with a fudgy texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
- ½ cup milk Whole milk is preferred.
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder Unsweetened cocoa powder.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup Nutella
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats Use quick-cooking for best results.
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup chopped nuts Walnuts or almonds work well.
- 1 cup shredded coconut For added texture and flavor.
- 1 cup chocolate chips For extra chocolate flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, mix ½ cup of butter, ½ cup of milk, 1¾ cups of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder over medium heat. Stir until everything is melted.
- Let the mixture boil for exactly one minute. This step is key for the right texture.
- After removing the saucepan from heat, add ½ cup of Nutella and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Slowly add 3 cups of quick-cooking oats, ensuring that they are well mixed into the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto wax paper to form individual cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. They can be frozen for up to three months with parchment paper between cookies.